Accountant

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Accountant supports the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA), a health care and social services funding agency whose divisions administer services to Hoosiers across Indiana. The role requires organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills and performs accounting work including transaction posting, financial record verification, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and accounting procedure development. A degree is not required. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity depending on agency needs.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge of public accounting theories, principles, and practices.
Foundational knowledge of agency function and organization.
Foundational knowledge of federal and state laws, procedures, practices, and policies related to governmental accounting and bookkeeping.
Foundational knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to solve standard accounting problems.
Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting methods and procedures.
Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Post transactions to appropriate ledgers and accounts.
Verify the accuracy of financial documents and records.
Reconcile accounts and subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
Prepare, correct, and adjust entries before closing accounts.
Prepare periodic financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements.
Ensure funds are available before authorizing payment or submitting vouchers to the State Auditor’s Office for approval.
Prepare, edit, and verify electronic data processing entries and documents.
Recommend changes in accounting policies and assist in developing accounting procedures.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards
Health savings account with a bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Leave policies, including paid new parent leave, childbirth recovery leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, vacation, personal, and sick leave
Paid holidays
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free parking for most positions
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